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The work of the prominent artist and public figure Mykola Arkas is a great historiographical monument of the early twentieth century. Conceived in 1901 as an essay for the education of Mykola's grandson, it turned into a broad and deep research on Ukrainian history. Arkas's goal in creating this book was to present the history of Ukraine in the most accessible form, understandable even to an unprepared reader.

The book was edited by writer, historian and philologist Vasyl Domanytsky, author of the first complete edition of Kobzar. The simplicity and accessibility of the book's presentation made it extremely popular. The first edition (7000 copies), published in 1908, sold out within a month.

The author's worldview, perception and understanding of history completely excluded both pro-Russian and nationalist extremes. Arkas's history is pro-Ukrainian. The book is written from the perspective of the nationalist movement, which assumes that the people, not the state, are the creators of history.

This is what the librarian of Odesa's Enlightenment, A. V. Nikovsky about the newly published History of Ukraine-Rus': “When I reviewed the book, I saw that the author did everything to make the content of the book easily and quickly and for a long time sink into the reader's head — these are illustrations and, especially, notes in the margins, which should be a synopsis”.

This being said, adding what is written in a popular way and adapted to the average reader, one can think that «History» will be useful for gymnasiums, for teachers of public schools, and for now for every Ukrainian. Because now we don't have such a history.

“Take Hrushevsky's — large in five volumes — they are afraid to approach it. “Outline of the History of the Ukrainian People” seems to play a role, when the writing is difficult and it takes away the desire to read. Here's what you should know: during the entire existence of the Odesa Enlightenment, only five copies were sold!

Printed after the second, Krakow edition of 1912 with drawings selected by the author.

The book is convenient for daily use and study of the history of Ukraine.

The language of the publication is Ukrainian.
• Edition of 150 copies
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• Offset printing
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• Printed on Munken Print (Sweden)
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• The binding is made of Balathone material (Netherlands) at the Bila Tserkva Book Factory using embossing and screen printing
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• The spine is rounded
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• This book can also be purchased as part of a gift set